About
Parasaurolophus
Parasaurolophus was discovered in Alberta, Canada, in 1922 by William Parks. This dinosaur was a typical hadrosaur, or duck-billed dinosaur, with a toothless bill, rows of cheek teeth, powerful rear legs, and a prominent head crest. Scientists believe that Parasaurolophus used this crest like a horn, allowing it to make very loud calls to distant companions.

The fossils found in Alberta were fairly complete, and consisted of an almost complete skeleton.

What is this dinosaur's name?

Parasaurolophus

How do I pronounce Parasaurolophus?

Parah-sore-owe-loaf-uss

What does the name Parasaurolophus mean?

Ridged Lizard

How long was Parasaurolophus?

40.00 feet
12.00 meters

How heavy was Parasaurolophus?

6000.00 pounds
3000.00 kilograms

What dinosaur class was Parasaurolophus assigned to?

Ornithopoda

What did Parasaurolophus eat?

Plants

How many years ago did Parasaurolophus live?

70,000,000 Years Ago

In what period did Parasaurolophus live?

Late Cretaceous

Where did Parasaurolophus live?

Alberta, North America

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